Decision details

To consider tenders for the school cleaning contract.

The Cabinet approved the award of a 3 year contract, with the option to extend for up to 24 months at the discretion of the Council, to Steadfast Cleaning Company Ltd, for the provision of cleaning services in 23 schools on the terms set out in the report.
The Cabinet approved the award of a 3 year contract, with the option to extend for up to 24 months at the discretion of the Council, to Grade One Commercial Cleaning Services Ltd, for the provision of cleaning services in 12 schools on the terms set out in the report.
The Cabinet approved the award of a 3 year contract, with the option to extend for up 24 months at the discretion of the Council, to Grade One Commercial Cleaning Services Ltd, for the provision of cleaning services in Woodies Youth Centre and the Mulberry Centre, on the terms set out in the report.
The Cabinet approved the award of a 3 year contract, with the option to extend for up to 24 months at the discretion of the Council, to Steadfast Cleaning Company Ltd, for the provision of cleaning services in 3 adult education establishments, on the terms set out in the report.

Following a detailed evaluation of each tender response, the prices offered by Steadfast Cleaning Company Ltd and Grade One Commercial Cleaning Services Ltd are considered to represent best value for schools and for the Council.